Every now and then I would have to turn the key more than once. Recently the battery was corroded, but I cleaned the posts. It was running fine and none of the indicator lights came on. Last night I drove only 1/2 mile to the store, when I came out, it wouldnt start even with a jump. When I turn the key, the dash and other lights come on even the stereo. But the motor wont turn over at all.
IT's those short drives that burn down a battery! The starting of an engine requires mucho electric to get it running. The alternator then charges the battery, but slowly! If you also have the lights and stereo on it is even slower. Get the battery FULLY charged with a commercial battery charger. Then check to see if the alternator is charging up the battery after you start it. If not, replace the alternator. If the battery dies overnight or in a few days...replace the battery.
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with the headlights on , try to start vehicle if the headlights dim then there is usually power to the starter,if not check for a starter fuse and a relay and verify both are good. If both are good try moving the shifter from park to neutral while holding the key in the crank position , or fully depressing the clutch if it is a standard. These are simple checks that require no tools but will help narrow down the problem. Using a test light, check for power at the ignition wire on the starter while some one cranks the engine over,if there is power then , then you may have a poor ground or positive connection at the starter, or the starter is defective. Hope this helps
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